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Horse Health
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Research Shows Benefits of Forage-only Diet For Horses in Training
Researchers ar the Department of Animal Nutrition and Management of Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences in Uppsala, Sweden have studied the benefits of a forage-only diet for young horses in training.
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Hot Weather Demands Increase in Water for Horses
During hot summer months and with drought blanketing the country, horse owners are being urged to make sure that horses are getting the water needed to guarantee good health. Water consumption is extremely important in the digestive process to avoid colic
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More Low Cost Gelding Clinics Scheduled
National Equine Resource Networkâs (NERN) low-cost gelding clinic drive that has already gelded over 150 CA horses in 2012 will be expanding to other states this Fall.
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Anthrax in Cattle Confirmed in Colorado
Most people have heard of anthrax, especially since it has been used as a biological weapon and a scare tactic in terrorism attacks during the early 2000s. Anthrax is an infectious disease, and can prove fatal for cattle, horses and humans.
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Equine Guelph Introduces Health Flash - An Important Tool for Horse Owners
Equine Guelph is pleased to announce the introduction of Health Flash â a program of four seasonal health reminders to help the busy horse owner keep on top of the changes that affect their sector during the year. The program will also provide special a
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Low Cost Gelding Clinics Headed to More States
National Equine Resource Networkâs (NERN) low-cost gelding clinic drive that has already gelded over 150 CA horses in 2012 will be expanding to other states this Fall.
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Wet, Muddy Pasture May Affect Your Horse's Health
Proper care of horses during winter weather can lead to challenges, especially during times when pastures and paddocks are slushy and muddy. Under normal circumstances a horseâs skin and protective coat form effective barriers against the winter element
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Making the Horse's Foot Better Through Research
In the last decade, thousands of veterinarians, farriers and horse owners have come to realize that better nutrition, trimming, correct movement, environment, and improved protective devices can cause dramatic and positive changes to the equine foot--not
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Cornell Animal Diagnostic Center Offers Valuable Services
The Animal Diagnostic Center at Cornell University offers a number of services of value to veterinarians and horse owners.
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Sensible Tips for Healthier Horses During Winter Weather
"Neglect is the worst thing that happens to the horse during the winter months. Most horses are turned out to pasture and we only see them in the dark at feeding time," states Ann Swinker, Penn State Extension Equine Specialist.